VfL Wolfsburg starts 2. Bundesliga season with a draw VfL Wolfsburg, relegated after finishing 16th in the Bundesliga (29 points, 7 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses), began their 2. Bundesliga campaign with a 0-0 draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in front of 25,489 fans at the VW-Arena. The favored Wolves failed to show expected dominance.

What went wrong? The team needed time to find their rhythm. Kaiserslautern had the better chances in the first half, including a missed header by Simon Asta (13th minute). After the break, the guests remained dangerous, but VfL goalkeeper Jakub Zielinski (18) saved against Naatan Skyttä.

Why does it matter? VfL Wolfsburg aims for an immediate Bundesliga return, but the start shows work is needed. Coach Tobias Strobl demanded dominant football, but the team struggled. Strikers Robert Glatzel (from HSV) and Fabian Reese (from Hertha BSC) failed to impress.

What's next? VfL must improve to secure promotion. Dzenan Pejcinovic, wanted by VfB Stuttgart, was unused. VfL demands a €25 million fee, but Stuttgart has yet to pay.